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FATF Gives Iran Until February to Complete Reforms

EghtesadOnline: The international group that monitors money laundering worldwide said on Friday Iran had until February to complete reforms that would bring it into line with global norms or face consequences.
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Publish Date:20/October/2018 | 09:27

FATF Week Begins With Iran on Agenda

EghtesadOnline: The Financial Action Task Force, the global anti-money laundering body, convenes on Sunday with a to-do-list which includes evaluating the progress by Iran in fulfilling its Action Plan to reduce its AML risk.
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Publish Date:14/October/2018 | 06:04

Iran Parliament Passes Counter-Terror Finance Legislation

EghtesadOnline: Iranian lawmakers on Sunday approved a measure that allows Iran to formally join the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism, clearing a major hurdle to improve Iran's status with the global anti-money laundering body, the Financial Action Task Force.
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Publish Date:08/October/2018 | 08:30

Iran Parliament Approves 2 FATF Bills

EghtesdOnline: Lawmakers on Tuesday approved two bills related to the Iran Action Plan with the intergovernmental Financial Action Task Force. The Guardian Council had earlier found faults with the two bills and sent it back to the legislature for reconsideration.
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Publish Date:26/September/2018 | 06:45

Iran: Optimism Over AML Legislation Before FATF Deadline

EghtesadOnline: Despite the opposition of some factions about the country falling in line with standards set by the Financial Action Task Force, optimism abounds among moderate lawmakers and pundits that the willingness of top officials to approve the measures would serve the Islamic Republic's interest.
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Publish Date:11/September/2018 | 06:27

FATF Back on Iran Parliament's Agenda

EghtesadOnline: As Iran's October deadline to complete the Action Plan set forth by the Financial Action Task Force draws near, lawmakers are renewing efforts to pass the related bills sent by the government months ago.
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Publish Date:10/September/2018 | 05:23

Iran Chamber of Commerce Urges FATF Compliance

EghtesadOnline: Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, the country's largest private sector group, has emphasized the necessity of Iran joining the inter-governmental Financial Action Task Force.
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Publish Date:20/August/2018 | 04:34

Iran's Guardian Council Approves CFT Law Revisions

EghtesadOnline: Iran's Guardians Council has approved the government bill ratified by the parliament earlier this year, which amends Iran's Combating Financing of Terrorism Law to make it compatible with standards set by the Financial Action Task Force ( FATF ).
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Publish Date:12/August/2018 | 05:19

FATF Gives Iran Action Plan Four More Months

EghtesadOnline: The Financial Action Task Force decided once again to suspend its counter-measures against Iran and provide relief to the administration of President Hassan Rouhani, which has been strenuously working to enhance anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism measures in the face of opposition from hardline groups.
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Publish Date:01/July/2018 | 06:53

Continued Action to Improve Iran's Situation With FATF

EghtesadOnline: Following the Financial Action Task Force’s latest decision, Iran’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance issued a statement declaring that while it expected better results, the country will continue to take action to improve the situation.
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Publish Date:26/February/2018 | 05:27

FATF Continues Suspension of Countermeasures Against Iran

EghtesadOnline: The Financial Action Task Force has recognized measures taken by Iran in line with addressing its deficiencies and has decided to continue the suspension of active countermeasures until its next meeting.
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Publish Date:24/February/2018 | 06:34

Iranian MPs Weigh FATF ’s Impending Decision

EghtesadOnline: As the 700 delegates from 203 jurisdictions of the Financial Action Task Force Global Network are discussing issues surrounding the security of the global financial system, all eyes are on the Paris meeting awaiting the final decision of the global anti-money laundering group on Iran that has yet to exit the blacklist of the intergovernmental body.
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Publish Date:21/February/2018 | 13:03

Iran Accelerating Reforms Ahead of FATF Deadline

EghtesadOnline: Determined to permanently exit the blacklist of Financial Action Task Force, Iran has accelerated the pace of reforms to implement the action plan recommended by the international group that monitors money laundering worldwide.
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Publish Date:28/January/2018 | 06:59

Iran Urged to Meet FATF ’s Jan. 2018 Deadline

EghtesadOnline: The Financial Action Task Force has updated its document on engagement with Iran and urged the country to fulfill its commitments by its deadline of Jan. 31, 2018, and has also renewed its recommendation to other nations in dealing with Iran.
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Publish Date:06/November/2017 | 06:17

Int’l Prospects Improve After FATF Verdict

EghtesadOnline: The Financial Action Task Force’s latest verdict regarding Iran, based on which active countermeasures were suspended again, has “opened up some space” for major international companies to start working with Iran once more, the minister of communications and information technology said.
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Publish Date:12/July/2017 | 07:49

Envoy: FATF decision ensures expansion of Iran banking ties

EghtesadOnline: Iran’s envoy to Britain said the decision by the international anti money-laundering body on continuing suspension of punitive measures against Iran, will clear the way for reestablishing of Tehran’s global financial ties, as one of the main goals of the nuclear deal.
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Publish Date:24/June/2017 | 10:55

FATF Extends Suspension of Iran Restrictions

EghtesadOnline: The Financial Action Task Force has decided to continue the suspension of counter-measures against Iran, “in light of Iran’s demonstration of its political commitment and the relevant steps it has taken in line with its Action Plan.”
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Publish Date:24/June/2017 | 05:30

Anticipation Grows for Iran Ahead of FATF Session

EghtesadOnline: The Financial Action Task Force–the global body that monitors money laundering worldwide–will have Iran on top of its mind when it convenes for its forthcoming plenary and working group meetings on June 18, the Central Bank of Iran's director for international affairs announced.
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Publish Date:11/June/2017 | 06:36

Iran Expects FATF Clearance in June

EghtesadOnline: What Iran has done so far to conform to international standards concerning anti-money-laundering and combating terrorism financing initiatives will be sufficient for the Financial Action Task Force to permanently terminate all countermeasures against the country, said a deputy economy minister.
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Publish Date:17/May/2017 | 09:02

Seif: Iran's FATF Membership by May

EghtesadOnline: The governor of the Central Bank of Iran believes that the country will be able to meet the conditions needed to become a full-time member of the Financial Action Task Force when the organization takes up Iran's case in May.
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Publish Date:11/March/2017 | 13:13